Waterspout — Ocean Reef To Craig Key Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2009-05-15 · near Key Largo, Ocean Reef To Craig Key Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

The public and a NWS employee observed a waterspout just offshore Mile Marker 93 near Tavernier Creek. The waterspout moved northwest and dissipated upon reaching the shoreline.

Wider weather episode

A rain shower initiated a waterspout in the nearshore Atlantic waters near Islamorada, which dissipated upon reaching shore.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 175857. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.